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To: ga medic; dangerdoc

We need to break down the type of disorders, as causation is different in each one. Just for example, bipolar disorder, a genetically inherited mood disorder, cannot be “caused” by an abortion or by any traumatic experience. However, if one has bipolar disorder, certainly an abortion could trigger a depressive, manic, or even psychotic episode or series of episodes over the years, induce rapid-cycling, or any other number of problems that exacerbate the bipolar condition.

Contrast that with PTSD. You can easily imagine how a perfectly “normal” person with no predispositions to “mental” illness, no previous ailments, would suffer trauma (with effects of depression, anxiety, panic, insomnia, and even suicidality), due to the long-range guilt or shame or regret of destroying her child. This is also how agoraphobia can develop. Without treatment or some means of resolution (perhaps religion), these symptoms would likely intensify over time.


22 posted on 11/29/2008 5:28:56 PM PST by baa39 (www.FightFOCA.com - innocent lives depend on you)
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To: baa39
I think it is also much for likely for a young woman who is suffering from mental illness, depression or substance addiction to have unprotected sex, and end up with an unwanted pregnancy also. I haven't had a chance to read the journal article sent by hocndoc yet, but it looks like it explores the subject more thoroughly. Obviously, an abortion is a traumatic event and could trigger all kinds of responses, but I think there is more to it than just that.
23 posted on 11/29/2008 5:51:17 PM PST by ga medic
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